Piedmont
The greatest wines of Piedmont are undoubtedly red wines, but there are occasional flashes of brilliance amongst its whites. The ubiquitous Gavi is from Piedmont as is the charming frothy joy of Moscato d’Asti.
[Read more...]2022 CORTESE Bricco Bartolomeo La Colombera
Piedmont Italy 14% White
Cortese.
The grapes are 100% Cortese grown on a light clayey ground. This wine has a straw-yellow colour, floral and fruity fragrances of broom, nectarine and apricot. It’s a versatile wine, ideal with pairings and through a whol...(read more)
L&S2022 MOSCATO D'ASTI Azienda Agricola G.D. Vajra
Piedmont Italy 5.5% White
Moscato.
Many a wine merchants' secret guilty pleasure - it is practically impossible not to love the brisk grapey pleasure of a Moscato d'Asti. Gently, naturally sweet with a easy frothy fizz; flavours of pears and sweet white g...(read more)
L&S2021 GAVI Etichetta Oro Tenuta la Marchesa
Piedmont Italy 12.5% White
Cortese.
The estate's top cuvée or Gold Label (Oro) is classic Gavi from their very old vineyards. The big difference here is that the wine spends six months on the lees adding extra weight, a hint of smoky spice, some cri...(read more)
L&S2021 GRÜNER VELTLINER Manni Nössing
Alto Adige Italy 13% White
Grüner Veltliner.
Manni's Grüner Veltliner is a pure joy to taste. His fruit comes from his high vineyards at between 660-700 metres of altitude in the beautiful Eisaktaler Valley. More Austria and 'The Sound of Music' than what you...(read more)
L&S2022 BIANKO Le Piane
Piedmont Italy 13.5% White
Erbaluce.
The 2022 Bianko is rich, dense and layered, with notes of tangerine oil, chamomile and floral-infused honey that caress the palate. There’s a touch of volatile acidity on the finish, but it is minimal in this vintage. Re...(read more)
Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com2022 CINERINO Viognier Marziano Abbona
Piedmont Italy 14% White
Viognier.
Celso Abbona - was a farmer with great skill and a broad mind. Dolcetto will always be king here - but his infatuation with the great wines of Condrieu led him to start experimenting with Viognier here on his own vineyar...(read more)
L&S2020 EOS Le Piane
Piedmont Italy 13.5% White
Erbaluce.
Full bunch press and two years in large oak. High toned, quince, rocha pear, creamy and a touch vegetal, with just a note of spearmint. Gorgeous weight, quince, pear, ripe peach and nectarine, sweet mint and a creamy tex...(read more)
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